Special Education Aide/ SLL - Creekview Elementary School - 2024-2025 School Year - Tomball Independent School District

Primary Purpose:

Help special education teacher provide for physical and instructional needs of students with disabilities in special education setting. Assist in implementation of classroom programs, including self-help, behavior management, and instructional programs. Work under general supervision of principal and immediate direction of certified teacher.

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

Associate’s degree, two years (48 hours) of study at an institute of higher learning, orhave met formal academic assessmentrequirements

Valid Texas Educational Aide certificate from the State Board for EducatorCertification will be recommended by the district upon hire

Special Knowledge and Skills:

Ability to work with children with disabilities

Ability to follow verbal and written instructions

Ability to communicate effectively

Knowledge of general office equipment

Basic first aid knowledge and CPR

Minimum Experience

Prior experience working with children

Working Conditions

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Maintain emotional control under stress; work with frequent interruptions. Moderate walking, standing, heavy lifting and carrying of students up to 53 pounds; climbing, stooping, bending, kneeling, and reaching.Responsibilities require contact with individuals that may include exposure to disruptive behavior. exposure to bacteria and communicable diseases.

Wage/Hour Status: Non-Exempt

Pay Grade: Instructional Support 3

Reports to:Principal/Assistant Principal

Days: 183